Ashburn Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Ashburn Family Foundation is a private foundation in Huntsville, Alabama. In tax year 2024 it gave $270,500 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $40,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$270,500
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$4.4 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2024 was up from $246,000 the year before.
39% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $246,000 | 18 | $3.8 million |
| 2024 | $270,500 | 18 | $4.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Christine Sampson Hinson 4010 Pepperwood Circle SW, Huntsville, AL 35801 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (256) 382-5263, chinson@hinsonlaw.com |
| What to submit | Submit written request |
| Deadlines | November 15 |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Ashburn Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 16 | $220,500 |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Madison Academy | Education | $40,000 |
| Salvation Army | Community volunteer service | $25,000 |
| Soul Survivor Outdoor | Community volunteer service | $25,000 |
| Ambleside School | Education | $25,000 |
| Friends Inc | Community volunteer service | $20,500 |
| Generosity Foundation | Community volunteer service | $20,000 |
| New Hope Children's Clinic | Community volunteer service | $15,000 |
| Wellstone Inc | Community volunteer services | $15,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of North Al | Community volunteer service | $10,000 |
| Grissom Band Parent's Organization | Community volunteer service | $10,000 |
| Hudson Alpha | Community volunteer service | $10,000 |
| Huntsville Hospital Foundation | Community volunteer services | $10,000 |
| Huntsville Library Foundation | Community volunteer service | $10,000 |
| North Alabama Veterans & Fraternal | Community volunteer service | $10,000 |
| World Surgical Infection Society | Community volunteer service | $10,000 |
| Huntsville Youth Orchestra | Community volunteer service | $5,000 |
| Huntsville Botanical Garden | Community volunteer service | $5,000 |
| Food Bank of North Alabama | Community volunteer service | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Christine Sampson Hinson
- Judy Nayman
- Jeremy Farber
- John Ashburn
- Margaret Hendon
Questions people ask
Does Ashburn Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: November 15.
How much does Ashburn Family Foundation give?
$270,500 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Ashburn Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Christine Sampson Hinson (Board Member), Judy Nayman (Board Member), Jeremy Farber (Board Member) and John Ashburn (Board Member) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Ashburn Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.